How Much Do Data Engineer Jobs Pay in Seattle? (November 2026)
As of November 2026, the median Data Engineer salary in Seattle is $200,000 a year. Most roles pay between $134,865 and $290,360 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 34 live salaried listings across 23 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.
How pay has moved
Median base salary by month, from our monthly salary snapshots.
Highest-paying employers
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Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings in Seattle; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.
Methodology: Data Engineer listings in Seattle with a published salary, updated daily. Figures come from roles that are open right now. Ranges and single figures are converted to an annual US-dollar midpoint; hourly rates are annualised and out-of-band values dropped. Salary data is self-reported by employers and covers the roles that disclose pay — treat it as a directional guide, not a guarantee.